The nameMélissandre
Mélissandre is a French girl's name with a medieval feel, close to Mélisande. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Medieval French
Meaning
Mélissandre is linked to Mélisande, a medieval name of debated meaning. It is also linked to the Greek melissa, "bee".
Origin
Medieval French. Pelléas et Mélisande is a play by Maeterlinck set to music by Debussy.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Mélissandre
Mélissandre in France
Mélissandre was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 520 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Mélissandre. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Mélissandre in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Mélissandre in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mélissandre mean?
Mélissandre is linked to Mélisande, a medieval name of debated meaning. It is also linked to the Greek melissa, "bee".
What is the origin of the name Mélissandre?
Medieval French. Pelléas et Mélisande is a play by Maeterlinck set to music by Debussy.
Is Mélissandre a girl's or a boy's name?
Mélissandre is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mélissandre?
Variants and related names of Mélissandre include Melisande and Melissa.